What is the IRS standard mileage rate for 2026?

The IRS set the 2026 business standard mileage rate at $0.725 per mile (72.5 cents), up 2.5 cents from the 2025 rate of $0.70/mile, which itself was up from $0.67 in 2024. This rate applies to miles driven on or after January 1, 2026, and covers gas, diesel, hybrid, and fully-electric vehicles alike.

Can I deduct fuel AND mileage from my Uber taxes?

No — you must choose one method or the other. The standard mileage rate ($0.725/mile for 2026) already accounts for gas, depreciation, maintenance, oil, tires, and insurance. If you choose the actual expense method instead, you deduct real costs (receipts required) but cannot also use the mileage rate. Most rideshare drivers benefit more from the standard mileage method.

What miles count as business miles for Uber and Lyft drivers?

Business miles include: miles driven with a passenger in the car, miles driven to pick up a passenger (after accepting a ride request), and miles driven between rides if you're actively waiting for requests in a new area. Miles from home to where you start driving — and from where you end to home — are generally NOT deductible as commuting miles.

How do I track my mileage for taxes?

The IRS requires a contemporaneous mileage log: date, destination, business purpose, and odometer start/end for each trip. Apps like MileIQ, Stride, or Everlance automate this. Both Uber and Lyft provide annual mileage summaries, but these only count miles with a rider — your deadhead miles to pickups are not included and must be tracked separately.

Uber / Lyft Mileage Tax Deduction Calculator

Calculate the IRS standard mileage deduction for Uber and Lyft drivers using the official 2026 rate of $0.725/mile. Find out how many dollars of business miles you can deduct from your 1099 taxes.

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Uber / Lyft Mileage Tax Deduction Calculator — 2026 IRS Standard Mileage Rate ($0.725/mile)

As a rideshare driver, you receive a 1099-K or 1099-NEC and pay taxes on your gross earnings — but the IRS lets you deduct every business mile at the standard rate. At the official 2026 rate of $0.725/mile, a driver putting 20,000 miles on their car annually can deduct $14,500 from taxable income. This calculator shows exactly how large that deduction is and helps you estimate your tax savings.

2024, 2025 & 2026 rates

Select the tax year to use the correct IRS standard mileage rate — $0.725/mile for 2026, up from $0.70/mile in 2025 and $0.67/mile in 2024.

Total deduction at a glance

Enter your annual or year-to-date business miles to instantly see your total deductible amount.

Works for any gig platform

Applies equally to Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, or any gig work where you use your personal vehicle for business.

Your mileage deduction is one of the largest tax deductions available to rideshare drivers. Track every mile carefully — even a few thousand untracked miles can cost you hundreds of dollars at tax time.

Fee rates verified and updated July 2026. Rates may change — verify directly with the platform before transacting.

Example Calculations

Business Miles	Total Fees	Tax Deduction
100	$0.00	$72.50
500	$0.00	$362.50
1,000	$0.00	$725.00
5,000	$0.00	$3,625.00

Based on default settings. Use the calculator above for your exact figures.